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“Dear Nell&Family, Were so sad to hear about Gil he will be missed but only for a short wile.Are thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love to all of...Read More »
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Roger&Becky Bailey - sanford, NC

“Gilbert, for many years, was my Buddy and friend, and then he found Nell, and Mim and I had two dear friends, may GOD Bless them both.
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3 of 13 | Posted by: Loren and Mim Edwards - MI

“Sorry to hear of the loss of your father Mandi. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Carol Gwin - Marshall, MI

“It has been a joy and pleasure knowing you for the past 38 years. You were a true gentlemen and friend. We love you and will miss you dearly....Read More »
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Paul & Phyllis Smith - MI

“We feel your sorrow at this sad time.May your family find comfort in the great hope ahead of a better world which Jehovah promises, and our families...Read More »
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6 of 13 | Posted by: Michael & Cyndi Conte - Marion, OH

“DeGregory/Miller Families:
Please know that you are in my prayers at this time. I wish distance wasn't an hinderance to the hugs I would give so...Read More »
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7 of 13 | Posted by: CATHY KENNEDY - Clearwater, FL

“My prayers to your family. I wish I could be there for you Thursday Mandi, but alas I have school at the time of the service. You are all in my...Read More »
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8 of 13 | Posted by: Rachel McKinney - Battle Creek, MI

“To the DeGregory Family;
May the God of all comfort Jehovah see you through this trail some time; as we anticipate and look intently to the future...Read More »
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9 of 13 | Posted by: Tina Kennedy Watson - MI

“We were saddened to hear of the passing of our Brother. We send our warmest condolences. We know that your sadness will give way to joy in the sure...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: Gary & Linda Royer - Kalamazoo, MI

“Our love to the DeGregory family. We feel your sadness and loss. May the resurrection hope comfort and strengthen you. We have many fond memories...Read More »
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11 of 13 | Posted by: Vaughn Royer - Sanford, NC

GilbertL. DeGregory, 80, of Battle Creek, died February 7, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born September 14, 1929, in Battle Creek to August and Dorothy (McCrumb) DeGregory. Gil graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1947 where he played in the marching band and was part of the swim team. He worked as a cable lineman for over 40 years for Michigan Bell and Ameritech. On January 17, 1971, Gil was baptized as one of Jehovahs Witnesses. It was one of his greatest pleasures in life to serve as an elder in the Harper Creek Congregation for many years and teach Gods word to others. Gil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nell (Wallace) DeGregory; his children, Gilbert Alan (April) DeGregory, Lisabeth Beth (Terry) Miller and Mary Amanda (Mandi) DeGregory; grandchildren, Timothy Young, Sarah Miller, Austin Landau and Kyleigh Landau and close friends, Jack McLenithan, Deric Walker, Paul Smith and many others. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 7085 E Drive North, Battle Creek. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Worldwide Work of Jehovahs Witnesses. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Dear Nell&Family, Were so sad to hear about Gil he will be missed but only for a short wile.Are thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love to all of you.The Bailey's

Posted by: Roger&Becky Bailey - sanford, NC Feb 12, 2010

My prayers are with you and your families.

Posted by: Craig Richards - Battle Creek/South Haven, MI Feb 11, 2010

Gilbert, for many years, was my Buddy and friend, and then he found Nell, and Mim and I had two dear friends, may GOD Bless them both.

Posted by: Loren and Mim Edwards - Battle Creek, MI Feb 11, 2010

Sorry to hear of the loss of your father Mandi. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!

Posted by: Carol Gwin - Marshall, MI Feb 11, 2010

It has been a joy and pleasure knowing you for the past 38 years. You were a true gentlemen and friend. We love you and will miss you dearly. Provers 17:17

Posted by: Paul & Phyllis Smith - Battle Creek, MI Feb 11, 2010

We feel your sorrow at this sad time.May your family find comfort in the great hope ahead of a better world which Jehovah promises, and our families together can cling to.

Posted by: Michael & Cyndi Conte - Marion, OH Feb 11, 2010

DeGregory/Miller Families:

Please know that you are in my prayers at this time. I wish distance wasn't an hinderance to the hugs I would give so please accept my words of condolences at this time; know that the pain is real but lessened because we know our dear GIL no longer suffers from the plagues of this old system but now awaits the real life. May JEHOVAH be with you all at this time.

My prayers to your family. I wish I could be there for you Thursday Mandi, but alas I have school at the time of the service. You are all in my thoughts.

Posted by: Rachel McKinney - Battle Creek, MI Feb 11, 2010

To the DeGregory Family;
May the God of all comfort Jehovah see you through this trail some time; as we anticipate and look intently to the future when this ugly thing called death is swallowed up forever. Until then sweet Nell, take care my dear sister and remember you are never alone.

Watson family
Penfield Congregation
Battle Creek, Mi

Posted by: Tina Kennedy Watson - Battle Creek Mi, MI Feb 11, 2010

We were saddened to hear of the passing of our Brother. We send our warmest condolences. We know that your sadness will give way to joy in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, when all things will be made new. Much Christian Love, Gary & Linda Royer

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